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Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC)

10301 Baltimore Ave Rm 105
Beltsville, MD 20705

(301) 504-5414

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(301) 504-5414

Who We Are

The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) provides information about food and human nutrition in person or by fax or by e-mail to persons with questions regarding food and nutrition. 



Some topics covered are lifecycle nutrition, diet, and disease, food composition, weight and obesity, food safety, food labeling, dietary supplements, nutrition assistance programs, surveys, and research.



Talk to a Nutrition Information Specialist Monday - Friday from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm Eastern Standard Time. Call 301-504-6409.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Nationwide

Age Requirements
No Age Requirement
Family
No
Other Eligibility Criteria
No residency requirement.

Available 24/7
No
Additional Availability Comments
Eastern Standard Time

Intake Process
Phone, email or visit information online
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact
Nutrition Information
Intake Contact Email
fnic@ars.usda.gov

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